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Originally Posted by SOLster

Yes, it's been through the CAD design process and the machining stage too. I've already fitted both skirts on both sides and am in the process of making fiberglass molds for both of them. I've completed the mold for the driver's side already and just need to do the layup to make a part. The passenger side has already been "skinned" and needs to have a negative mold made from that. I'm trying to do both parts (fiberglassing) simultaneously as it requires lengthy steps to get the results I want. And, I'm trying not to rush it as I don't want to F-up any of the molds as I did with the driver's side earlier about a month ago. Since this is my first time making fiberglass molds and parts from it, I'm still learning as I go and hoping that nothing will get screwed up at the end as it delays the completion time.

Once I get the driver's side part made, then I'll hand finish it, paint it, and mount it on the vehicle for fitting. And if everything looks good, then I'll post pics.

rudy

I don't know how your design will look, but I think that something ala Corvette ZR1 will look gorgeous. I'm talking about the the carbonfiber sideskirt, front lip and the small piece behind the back wheel (some kind of mud guard). I just look the simplicity on the design. It doesn't need to be on carbonfiber. What do you think?

	roadsterfun Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Puerto Rico	Quote: Originally Posted by SOLster Yes, it's been through the CAD design process and the machining stage too. I've already fitted both skirts on both sides and am in the process of making fiberglass molds for both of them. I've completed the mold for the driver's side already and just need to do the layup to make a part. The passenger side has already been "skinned" and needs to have a negative mold made from that. I'm trying to do both parts (fiberglassing) simultaneously as it requires lengthy steps to get the results I want. And, I'm trying not to rush it as I don't want to F-up any of the molds as I did with the driver's side earlier about a month ago. Since this is my first time making fiberglass molds and parts from it, I'm still learning as I go and hoping that nothing will get screwed up at the end as it delays the completion time. Once I get the driver's side part made, then I'll hand finish it, paint it, and mount it on the vehicle for fitting. And if everything looks good, then I'll post pics. rudy I don't know how your design will look, but I think that something ala Corvette ZR1 will look gorgeous. I'm talking about the the carbonfiber sideskirt, front lip and the small piece behind the back wheel (some kind of mud guard). I just look the simplicity on the design. It doesn't need to be on carbonfiber. What do you think?